City Council Minutes
June 10, 2025
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CITY COUNCIL MINUTES
MEETING OF JUNE 10, 2025
CALL TO ORDER
Mayor White called the meeting to order at 6:00 p.m.
ROLL CALL
PRESENT: Mayor White, Mayor Pro-tem Rodriguez, Councilmembers Ortiz, Jones and Garcia ABSENT: None
STAFF: City Manager Wood, Economic & Community Development Director Mugan, Public Works Director Tugel, Captain Paredes, IT Director Espinosa, City Attorney Thompson, City Clerk Rathbun
GUESTS: Gail Stuart White, Rev. Ines Lugo
INVOCATION BY PASTOR INES LUGO
Invocation by Pastor Ines Lugo.
PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE
All recited the Pledge of Allegiance.
PUBLIC COMMENTS FROM THE AUDIENCE REGARDING ITEMS NOT ON THE AGENDA Jessica Ballesteros stated that she was sad and deeply disappointed that another June had arrived and this Council had chosen to overlook Pride Month. She stated that there was no flag raising, no proclamation, no recognition, just silence. She stated that to members of the LGBTQ+ community, June was more than a month; it was a time of visibility, remembrance and celebration. She stated that she urged that the Council do better and be the kind of leaders that affirm dignity, inclusion and equality for all people and asked that the Council take action by raising the Pride flag or issuing a proclamation.
David Orta, co-founder of A-CLUe Arts and Science Lab, stated that it had been 46 days since their community lab serving DSPS students and adults was shut down by city staff. He stated that on May 15th City Manager Wood sent a letter regarding the shutdown; however, the letter contained inaccuracies and misrepresentations and should be corrected. He stated that all their documents were up to date, business license and the facilities request form. He stated that they deserve apologies and answers should be given as to why a supported program was suddenly deemed incompatible and shut down.
COMMENTS FROM CITY COUNCIL
Councilmember Garcia acknowledged all that promoted and graduated and thanked everyone that worked on the Sober Grad event. She also thanked staff for making the City look nice. 23 City Council Minutes
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Councilmember Ortiz congratulated everyone that graduated and thanked everyone that helped with Sober Grad. She thanked staff for all the updates and keeping them informed. She announced to all the fans all the Sons of Anarchy that David Labrava, who played Happy, would be at the National Steinbeck Center on Saturday 21st. She stated that he had recently written a book and would be doing a reading there and signing autographs.
Mayor Pro-tem Rodriguez stated that she had Pride Month on the list of things that she wanted to talk About. She stated that the Council had not done the proclamation that was done last year and would like to see it back and placed on the agenda for discussion. She also wanted to address the fear of the community surrounding the ICE activity. She stated that residents had contacted her regarding ICE being in Greenfield. She stated that she contacted Chief Mixer and he stated that this was misinformation and just rumors and were not true. She stated that she wanted to personally stand with people that were exercising their right to peacefully protest and asked that everyone know their rights. She also congratulated all the Classes of 2025.
Mayor White announced that Supervisor Lopez would be having a listening session on June 18th at 6 p.m. at the Greenfield Library; Greenfield Rotary would be having another yard sale on June 21st at 1232 Avina; Gazebo Market was still happening every Saturday from 9 a.m.to 3 p.m.; Senior Social was happening tomorrow at the Memorial Hall; and the new Greenfield Flea Market was on Sundays at the Memorial Hall. He also congratulated all the graduates.
CONSENT ITEMS
A MOTION by Mayor Pro-tem Rodriguez, seconded by Councilmember Jones to approve the consent items including Warrants #324702 through #324757 and Bank Drafts #6648 through #6676 in the amount of $473,484.23; approve Minutes of the May 27, 2025 City Council Meeting, and Receive and File – Monthly Report – Grants. All in favor. Motion carried.
MAYOR’S PRESENTATIONS, PROCLAMATIONS, COMMUNICATIONS, RESOLUTIONS PRESENTATION – GREENFIELD YOUTH COUNCIL RECOGNITION
Mayor White presented the following Greenfield Youth Council with certificates: Claudia Gonzalez, Janet Cenobio, Francisco Acosta, Giselle Ibarra, Griselda Martinez, Sarah Perea and Dayra Garcia.
Claudia Gonzalez gave a brief report regarding the Youth Council and what they accomplished throughout the year.
PRESENTATION – HARVEST FESTIVAL UPDATE
Community Engagement Coordinator gave a brief update on the Harvest Festival. She stated that the two major changes were the location of the festival and that it would return to a one-day festival.
PRESENTATION – CODE ENFORCEMENT AND ANINAL CONTROL UPDATE City Manager Wood gave an update on code enforcement.
PUBLIC HEARINGS
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ADOPT A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY OF GREENFIELD APPROVING THE ENGINEER’S REPORT
REGARDING THE PROPOSED LEVY AND COLLECTION OF ASSESSMENTS FOR THE CITY OF GREENFIELD LANDSCAPE AND LIGHTING MAINTENANCE DISTRICT NO. 1, FISCAL YEAR 2025-2026
RESOLUTION #2025-44
ADOPT A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF GREENFIELD ORDERING THE
LEVY AND COLLECTION OF ASSESSMENTS WITHIN THE CITY OF GREENFIELD LANDSCAPE AND LIGHTING MAINTENANCE DISTRICT NO. 1 FOR FISCAL YEAR 2025-2026 RESOLUTION #2025-45
Staff report was given by City Engineer Pike.
Mayor White opened the public hearing at 6:50 p.m.
No comments received.
Mayor White closed the public hearing at 6:51 p.m.
A MOTION by Mayor Pro-tem Rodriguez, seconded by Councilmember Garcia to adopt Resolution #2025-44, “A Resolution of the City of Greenfield Approving the Engineer’s Report Regarding the Proposed Levy and Collection of Assessments for the City of Greenfield Landscape and Lighting Maintenance District No. 1, Fiscal Year 2025-2026”. All in favor. Motion carried.
A MOTION by Mayor Pro-tem Rodriguez, seconded by Councilmember Garcia to adopt Resolution #2025-45, “A Resolution of the City Council of the City of Greenfield Ordering the Levy and Collection of Assessments within the City of Greenfield Landscape and Lighting Maintenance District No. 1 for Fiscal Year 2025-2026”. All in favor. Motion carried.
ADOPT A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY OF GREENFIELD APPROVING THE ENGINEER’S REPORT
REGARDING THE PROPOSED LEVY AND COLLECTION OF ASSESSMENTS FOR THE CITY OF GREENFIELD LANDSCAPE AND LIGHTING MAINTENANCE DISTRICT NO. 2, FISCAL YEAR 2025-2026
RESOLUTION #2025-46
ADOPT A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF GREENFIELD ORDERING THE
LEVY AND COLLECTION OF ASSESSMENTS WITHIN THE CITY OF GREENFIELD LANDSCAPE AND LIGHTING MAINTENANCE DISTRICT NO. 2 FOR FISCAL YEAR 2025-2026 RESOLUTION #2025-47
Staff report was given by City Engineer Pike.
Mayor White opened the public hearing at 6:52 p.m.
No comments received.
Mayor White closed the public hearing at 6:53 p.m.
A MOTION by Councilmember Ortiz, seconded by Mayor Pro-tem Rodriguez to adopt Resolution #2025-46, “A Resolution of the City of Greenfield Approving the Engineer’s Report Regarding the Proposed Levy and Collection of Assessments for the City of Greenfield Landscape and Lighting Maintenance District No. 2, Fiscal Year 2025-2026.” All in favor. Motion carried. 25 City Council Minutes
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A MOTION by Councilmember Ortiz, seconded by Mayor Pro-tem Rodriguez to adopt Resolution #2025-47, “A Resolution of the City Council of the City of Greenfield Ordering the Levy and Collection of Assessments within the City of Greenfield Landscape and Lighting Maintenance District No. 2 for Fiscal Year 2025-2026”. All in favor. Motion carried.
ADOPT A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY OF GREENFIELD APPROVING THE ENGINEER’S REPORT
REGARDING THE PROPOSED LEVY AND COLLECTION OF ASSESSMENTS FOR THE CITY OF GREENFIELD LANDSCAPE AND LIGHTING MAINTENANCE DISTRICT NO. 3, FISCAL YEAR 2025-2026
RESOLUTION #2025-48
ADOPT A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF GREENFIELD ORDERING THE
LEVY AND COLLECTION OF ASSESSMENTS WITHIN THE CITY OF GREENFIELD LANDSCAPE AND LIGHTING MAINTENANCE DISTRICT NO. 3 FOR FISCAL YEAR 2025-2026 RESOLUTION #2025-49
Staff report was given by City Engineer Pike.
Mayor White opened the public hearing at 6:54 p.m.
No comments received.
Mayor White closed the public hearing at 6:55 p.m.
A MOTION by Mayor Pro-tem Rodriguez, seconded by Councilmember Garcia to adopt Resolution #2025-48, “A Resolution of the City of Greenfield Approving the Engineer’s Report Regarding the Proposed Levy and Collection of Assessments for the City of Greenfield Landscape and Lighting Maintenance District No. 3, Fiscal Year 2025-2026”. All in favor. Motion carried.
A MOTION by Mayor Pro-tem Rodriguez, seconded by Councilmember Garcia to adopt Resolution #2025-49, “A Resolution of the City Council of the City of Greenfield Ordering the Levy and Collection of Assessments within the City of Greenfield Landscape and Lighting Maintenance District No. 3 for Fiscal Year 2025-2026”. All in favor. Motion carried.
ADOPT A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY OF GREENFIELD APPROVING THE ENGINEER’S REPORT
REGARDING THE PROPOSED LEVY AND COLLECTION OF ASSESSMENTS FOR THE CITY OF GREENFIELD’S STREET AND DRAINAGE DISTRICT NO. 1 FOR FISCAL YEAR 2025-2026 RESOLUTION #2025-50
ADOPT A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF GREENFIELD ORDERING THE
LEVY AND COLLECTION OF ASSESSMENTS WITHIN THE CITY OF GREENFIELD STREET AND DRAINAGE MAINTENANCE DISTRICT NO. 1 FOR FISCAL YEAR 2025-2026 RESOLUTION #2025-51
Staff report was given by City Engineer Pike.
Mayor White opened the public hearing at 6:56 p.m.
No comments received.
Mayor White closed the public hearing at 6:57 p.m.
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A MOTION by Councilmember Ortiz, seconded by Mayor Pro-tem Rodriguez to adopt Resolution #2025-50, “A Resolution of the City of Greenfield Approving the Engineer’s Report Regarding the Proposed Levy and Collection of Assessments for the City of Greenfield’s Street and Drainage District No. 1 for Fiscal Year 2025-2026”. All in favor. Motion carried. .
A MOTION by Councilmember Ortiz, seconded by Mayor Pro-tem Rodriguez to adopt Resolution #2025-51 “A Resolution of the City Council of the City of Greenfield Ordering the Levy and Collection of Assessments within the City of Greenfield Street and Drainage Maintenance District No. 1 for Fiscal Year 2025-2026”. All in favor. Motion carried.
ADOPT A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY OF GREENFIELD APPROVING THE ENGINEER’S REPORT
REGARDING THE PROPOSED LEVY AND COLLECTION OF ASSESSMENTS FOR THE CITY OF GREENFIELD’S STREET AND DRAINAGE DISTRICT NO. 2 FOR FISCAL YEAR 2025-2026 RESOLUTION #2025-52
ADOPT A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF GREENFIELD ORDERING THE
LEVY AND COLLECTION OF ASSESSMENTS WITHIN THE CITY OF GREENFIELD STREET AND DRAINAGE MAINTENANCE DISTRICT NO. 2 FOR FISCAL YEAR 2025-2026 RESOLUTION #2025-53
Staff report was given by City Engineer Pike.
Mayor White opened the public hearing at 6:56 p.m.
No comments received.
Mayor White closed the public hearing at 6:57 p.m.
A MOTION by Mayor Pro-tem Rodriguez, seconded by Councilmember Jones to adopt Resolution #2025-52, “A Resolution of the City of Greenfield Approving the Engineer’s Report Regarding the Proposed Levy and Collection of Assessments for the City of Greenfield’s Street and Drainage District No. 2 for Fiscal Year 2025-2026”. All in favor. Motion carried.
A MOTION by Mayor Pro-tem Rodriguez, seconded by Councilmember Jones to adopt Resolution #2025-53, “A Resolution of the City Council of the City of Greenfield Ordering the Levy and Collection of Assessments within the City of Greenfield Street and Drainage Maintenance District No. 2 for Fiscal Year 2025-2026”. All in favor. Motion carried.
ADOPT A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY OF GREENFIELD APPROVING THE ENGINEER’S REPORT
REGARDING THE PROPOSED LEVY AND COLLECTION OF ASSESSMENTS FOR THE CITY OF GREENFIELD’S STREET AND DRAINAGE DISTRICT NO. 3 FOR FISCAL YEAR 2025-2026 RESOLUTION #2025-54
ADOPT A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF GREENFIELD ORDERING THE
LEVY AND COLLECTION OF ASSESSMENTS WITHIN THE CITY OF GREENFIELD STREET AND DRAINAGE MAINTENANCE DISTRICT NO. 3 FOR FISCAL YEAR 2025-2026 RESOLUTION #2025-55
Staff report was given by City Engineer Pike.
Mayor White opened the public hearing at 6:58 p.m.
No comments received.
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Mayor White closed the public hearing at 6:59 p.m.
A MOTION by Mayor Pro-tem Rodriguez, seconded by Councilmember Ortiz to adopt Resolution #2025-54, “A Resolution of the City of Greenfield Approving the Engineer’s Report Regarding the Proposed Levy and Collection of Assessments for the City of Greenfield’s Street and Drainage District No. 3 for Fiscal Year 2025-2026”. All in favor. Motion carried.
A MOTION by Mayor Pro-tem Rodriguez, seconded by Councilmember Ortiz to adopt Resolution #2025-55, “A Resolution of the City Council of the City of Greenfield Ordering the Levy and Collection of Assessments within the City of Greenfield Street and Drainage Maintenance District No. 3 for Fiscal Year 2025-2026”. All in favor. Motion carried.
CITY COUNCIL BUSINESS
ADOPT A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF GREENFIELD ADOPTING A LIST OF PROJECTS FOR FISCAL YEAR 2025-2026 FUNDED BY SB 1: THE ROAD REPAIR AND ACCOUNTABILITY ACT OF 2017
RESOLUTION #2025-56
Staff report was given by City Engineer Pike.
A MOTION by Councilmember Ortiz, seconded by Mayor Pro-tem Rodriguez to adopt Resolution #2025-56, “A Resolution of the City Council of the City of Greenfield Adopting a List of Projects for Fiscal Year 2025-2026 Funded by SB 1: The Road Repair and Accountability Act of 2017”. All in favor. Motion carried.
ADOPT A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF GREENFIELD APPROVING A PROFESSIONAL SERVICES AGREEMENT WITH ROBER D. NIEHAUS, INC. FOR THE 2025 SEWER RATE AND CONNECTION FEE STUDY NOT-TO-EXCEED THE AMOUNT OF $29,730 AND PROJECT MANAGEMENT FEES NOT-TO-EXCEED $5,500 AND AUTHORIZING THE CITY
MANAGER TO EXECUTE THE AGREEMENT IN SUPPORT OF AN EXPEDITED PROJECT TIMELINE RESOLUTION #2025-57
Staff report was given by Project Manager Nisich.
A MOTION by Mayor Pro-tem Rodriguez, seconded by Councilmember Jones to adopt Resolution #2025-57, “A Resolution of the City Council of the City of Greenfield Approving a Professional Services Agreement with Rober D. Niehaus, Inc. for the 2025 Sewer Rate and Connection Fee Study Not-to-Exceed the Amount of $29,730 and Project Management Fees Not-to-Exceed $5,500 and Authorizing the City Manager to Execute the Agreement in Support of an Expedited Project Timeline”. All in favor. Motion carried.
ADOPT A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF GREENFIELD DECLARING THE
PROPERTIES IDENTIFIED IN THIS RESOLUTION AS PUBLIC NUISANCE AND DIRECT THE
DIRECTOR OF PUBLIC SAFETY TO ISSUE AN ORDER TO ABATE TO THE PROPERTY OWNERS RESOLUTION #2025-58
Staff report was given by Captain Paredes.
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A MOTION by Councilmember Ortiz, seconded by Mayor Pro-tem Rodriguez to adopt Resolution #2025-58, “A Resolution of the City Council of the City of Greenfield Declaring the Properties Identified in this Resolution as Public Nuisance and Direct the Director of Public Safety to Issue an Order to Abate to the Property Owners”. All in favor. Motion carried.
ADJOURN TO CLOSED SESSION
CLOSED SESSION - GOVERNMENT CODE SECTION 54957.6
CONFERENCE WITH LABOR NEGOTIATORS
Agency designated representative: City Manager Paul Wood Employee Organizations: Service Employee’s International Union Local 521, International Union of Operating Engineers Local #3, Professional Firefighters International Association of Fire Fighters Local 4656
No comments were received.
Meeting adjourned to closed session at 7:16 p.m.
RECONVENE TO OPEN SESSION
Meeting reconvened to open session at 7:32 p.m.
There was no reportable action.
CITY ATTORNEY REPORT
No report.
CITY MANAGER REPORT
No report.
ADJOURNMENT
Meeting adjourned at 7:33 p.m.
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Mayor of the City of Greenfield
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City Clerk of the City of Greenfield
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